Delmon Poultry organizes ‘Pink Day’ event for breast cancer awareness

TDT | Manama

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Delmon Poultry Company organized a “Pink Day” event in observance of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, in collaboration with Shifa Al Jazeera Medical Center. The initiative aimed to promote the importance of early detection and support individuals battling the disease, as part of the company’s commitment to social responsibility and fostering health awareness among its employees.

The event, held at the company’s headquarters, witnessed strong participation from both female and male employees. It featured a series of free medical examinations conducted by specialized physicians from Shifa Al Jazeera Medical Center, including Dr. Yousif Al Khayyat, who provided general medical consultations.

The medical team also conducted blood sample tests and vital checks covering blood sugar, cholesterol, creatinine, and uric acid levels. Dr. Sarah Nasser offered dermatological examinations and consultations, while Dr. Fawzia Saleh provided dental checkups and educational advice on oral health care.

In addition to the medical services, the program included a special awareness lecture for female employees delivered by Dr. Sarah Nasser, emphasizing the importance of early screening and the role of awareness in preventing breast cancer. She discussed the latest detection methods and key preventive factors. On this occasion, Mr. Abdulhadi Mirza, Chief Executive Officer of Delmon Poultry Company, stated that the event comes as part of the company’s ongoing initiatives to promote health awareness among employees and emphasize the importance of early detection as an effective means to prevent breast cancer.

He added that Delmon Poultry believes its responsibility goes beyond business operations, extending to supporting the health and well-being of its employees and the wider community. For her part, Dr. Sarah Nasser expressed her delight in participating in the event, stressing the importance of such initiatives in strengthening preventive health culture across all segments of society.

She emphasized that health awareness is the first line of defense against diseases, and that corporate engagement in these programs reflects a deeply rooted humanitarian and social commitment worthy of recognition. Delmon Poultry concluded the event by extending its sincere gratitude and appreciation to Shifa Al Jazeera Medical Center and its medical team for their fruitful cooperation and valuable efforts in making the Pink Day activities a success.

The company also praised their humanitarian role in providing medical consultations and examinations that contributed to raising health awareness among employees and reinforced the spirit of community partnership in supporting public health causes.